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UPCOMING EVENTS
2025 Eastern Diocese Youth Retreat
Monday, August 18th at 3:00 pm through Thursday, August 21st at 10:00 am
The annual Eastern Diocese Youth Retreat will be held at Camp Berea, located in Hebron, New Hampshire. This year's theme is: What God Can Do For You.
Youth, ages 8-17 are all invited to attend for the entire week--and you can bring a friend! The cost for the week if you choose to stay the entire time is $225.00 per person.
Father Joe will make a one day trip there on Tuesday, August 19th, leaving Westfield at 7:30 am, to return to Westfield in the evening. Contact Father Joe if you wish to accompany him for the day.
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See Father Joe for registration and health forms and any transportation arrangements. The Registration deadline is 6/25/25.
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Altar Server Retreat
Wednesday, June 25th
Beginning with Holy Mass at 10:00 AM, the annual Altar Servers Retreat of the Eastern Diocese will take place at Blessed Trinity Parish in Fall River, MA.
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Those altar servers interested in attending are asked to contact Father Joe so that he can make arrangements for transportation. Also see Father Joe for registration and health forms.
Eastern Diocese Bible Study
If you would like to join the Eastern Diocese Bible Study, it is held online the second Thursday at 7:00 PM. In order to join, please indicate so by emailing ksobiechowski@yahoo.com or revpauls@yahoo.com.
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These studies last one hour and are very spiritually beneficial to the listener.
Feeding the Hungry
Fourth Monday of Every Month
St. Joseph's Parish feeds the hungry in Westfield, MA (approximately 80 individuals), once a month on the fourth Monday. Individual donation envelopes are located next to the Sunday collection basket for those who would like to contribute financially to this great cause, or you may contact the Parish Rectory via phone call or email using the Contact Us page. Please make checks payable to "St. Joseph's Food Bank". For those looking to volunteer, please contact Father Joe at the Rectory or use the Contact Us page.
